Tortellini With Spinach

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh cheese tortellini or 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small bunch flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed
• 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook the tortellini according to the package directions, adding the peas during the last minute of cooking.
• 2 meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
• 3 add the spinach and tomato and cook, tossing occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the tomato begins to soften (4 to 5 minutes).
• 4 drain the tortellini and peas. add the tortellini, peas, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and toss to combine.